Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has sanctioned a member of his Republican caucus. Vos noted Thursday that Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Cambellsport) claims Wisconsin can revoke the 10 electoral votes it delivered to President Joe Biden. “Every member has a right to their own beliefs," Vos said. "So there are some who believe, there’s one who believes, that we somehow have the right, even though every lawyer that we’ve worked with in Wisconsin says we cannot undo the 2020 elections, … [Read More...]
Assembly Dems call for immediate end to Gableman elections probe
Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly say it’s time to pull the plug on Speaker Robin Vos’ partisan probe of the 2020 presidential election. “We’re trying to eliminate the office of special counsel, and fire Michael Gableman and all the people that work for him, and end the spending of taxpayer dollars on this sham investigation,” Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit said on Wednesday. He's among the authors of a resolution calling for an end to the investigation by the former state Supreme … [Read More...]
Assembly Majority Leader Steineke not running for reelection
The leader of Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly is not running for reelection. Representative Jim Steineke of Kaukauna was first elected to his northeast Wisconsin district in 2010, and elected as Majority Leader in 2015. In a statement, Steinke said he won’t run for reelection this fall, and that “the time has come to pass the torch,” as he returns to the private sector. Speaker Robin Vos called Steineke “a dedicated, strong conservative voice.” “As I refocus my efforts on returning … [Read More...]
Election oversight could be an issue in election for Secretary of State
For the first time in decades, the election for Wisconsin Secretary of State could involve debate over an issue. Republican candidate, state Representative Amy Loudenbeck, would like the Legislature to restore elections oversight to the office. “I think that I have a great relationship with the legislature, who would be the ones to decide if they want to transfer any duties or powers to the Secretary of State," Loudenbeck told WCLO. "And I don’t think those conversations are going to happen … [Read More...]
Waukesha County judge rules against ballot drop boxes
A Waukesha County Judge has ordered a halt to the use of ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin elections. Judge Michael Bohren said Thursday he would finalize an injunction in 10 days ordering the state Elections Commission to withdraw its guidance to municipal clerks regarding drop boxes that are not located in their offices. Bohren ruled in favor of a lawsuit by the Wisconsin Institute For Law and Liberty. Luke Berg with the conservative law firm argued that the Commission’s guidance carried a lot … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Vos strips Representative Tim Ramthun of staffer at Capitol office
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has sanctioned a member of his Republican caucus. Vos noted Thursday that Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Cambellsport) claims Wisconsin can revoke the 10 electoral votes it delivered to President Joe Biden. “Every member has a right to their own beliefs,” Vos said. “So there are some who believe, there’s one […]
Crime & Courts
State Sen. Bernier says she’s not convinced of legal charges in Racine nursing home voting case
The head of the State Senate elections committee says she doesn’t agree with a claim that the Wisconsin elections commission committed a crime in Racine County. State Senator Kathleen Bernier tells Capital City Sunday that she does think the elections commission dropped the ball on serving elderly people in nursing homes. “They needed to make […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]